Travel blog & tips on a budget from a 30 year old blogger

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Driving along the Garden Route

Posted: December 23, 2011

When I went to South Africa, I was fortunate enough to drive from Cape Town into the countryside along what is called the Garden Route.  There was a lot to see along this route from Cape Town to Mossel Bay and I have highlighted some of the best places I saw. Mossel Bay The is…

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Top 5 Things to do in Cape Town

Posted: December 14, 2011

1) Drive around Cape Peninsula The first day I arrived in Cape Town, we drove around the Cape Peninsula. This way you get to see all the beaches, Camps Bay, Llundundo, Haut Bay, Clifton, Misty Cliffs, Kommetjie.  There are lots of windy roads so be warned if you are not a fan. We had dinner…

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Dubai

Dubai – The Airport That Never Sleeps

Posted: December 12, 2011

I stopped over in Dubai on my way to South Africa.  I had never been to Dubai before and was amazed by how busy it was at 1:00 in the morning. I decided to write this post to give those that have a transfer in Dubai tips on what to do during your stop over….

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Paris on a Budget

Posted: December 11, 2011

We are deep in the credit crunch, but that shouldn’t stop you from wanting to go abroad.  Here are my recommended tips to get you to Paris on a budget. 1) Book the Eurostar early  Taking the train from St Pancreas to London, Gare du Nord, takes 2.5 hours.  However, if you leave it too…

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